American Family Care vs Planet Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
American Family Care runs $1.0M–$1.6M. Planet Fitness runs $1.6M–$4.5M. The gap at midpoint: $1.7M.
American Family Care
$1.0M–$1.6M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.7M
American Family Care costs less
Planet Fitness
$1.6M–$4.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | American Family Care | Planet Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.0M–$1.6M | $1.6M–$4.5M | American Family Care |
| Franchise Fee | $60,000 | $20,000 | Planet Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 7.0% | American Family Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 7.0% | American Family Care |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $3.0M | American Family Care |
| Liquid Capital | $550K | $800K | American Family Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 6.1 yr | 72.1 yr | American Family Care |
American Family Care Profile
- Category
- health
- Total Investment
- $1.0M–$1.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $60,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.2M
Planet Fitness Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$4.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $4.2M
Bottom Line
American Family Care costs $1.7M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. American Family Care also wins on royalty rate.